Recent rains could salvage fall color

12:02 AM,
Oct. 4, 2012

Dogwood Canyon is one place to explore for fall color.

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News-Leader Staff

This year is not likely to be remembered for outstanding fall color, but recent rains could save Missouri's "season of splendor" from fizzling altogether, according to Jim Low, a Missouri Department of Conservation spokesman.

Foresters with the Missouri Department of Conservation report that many trees already have shed some or all of their leaves in response to this year's historic drought. However, they say it isn't too late for trees that still have live leaves to develop the vivid hues that make state forests a visual feast.